Honda ZR-V

Based on the Honda Architecture (HA) that underpins the Civic and CR-V, the ZR-V comes as Honda’s flagship offering in India. The midsize SUV is imported from Japan in limited batches as completely built units (CBUs), because of which the Honda ZR-V price in India is Rs 48 lakh (ex-showroom). At this price bracket, the Honda ZR-V rivals include the Jeep Meridian, Skoda Kodiaq and Volkswagen Tiguan and Volkswagen Tayron.

While some global markets get the ZR-V with a 1.5-litre four-cylinder turbo-petrol engine, the India-spec model comes with a 2.0-litre strong-hybrid powertrain. Customers in India have just one variant of the Honda ZR-V to choose from. The midsize SUV gets slender LED headlamps with L-shaped DRLs and sequential turn indicators, 18-inch alloy wheels, full-LED tail lamps and dual exhaust tips.

The Honda ZR-V’s minimalistic but mostly black interior gets a dash-mounted touchscreen, a digital driver’s display, a button-operated gear selector, and a single grille pattern on the dash that houses the front AC vents. The model sold in the Indian market was first introduced in the US in 2022.

Key Highlights of Honda ZR-V

• The ZR-V is priced at Rs 48 lakh (ex-showroom).
• The ZR-V comes to India as a full import.
• ZR-V is 4,567mm long, 1,840mm wide and 1,621mm tall; wheelbase is 2,655mm.
• ZR-V strong-hybrid’s total output is 184hp and 315Nm.
• Honda ZR-V hybrid uses an e-CVT gearbox.
• ZR-V exterior gets full LED lights, 18-inch rims, dual exhaust tips and 4 colour options.
• ZR-V interior gets leatherette seats, contrast stitching and a bridge-like centre pedestal.
• Convenience features include a powered tailgate, two-zone auto AC, powered front seats, wireless charging and phone connectivity.
• Tech features include a 9-inch touchscreen, a 10.2-inch instrument cluster and a 12-speaker Bose audio system.
• Safety kit includes 8 airbags, hill descent control, stability & traction control, 360-degree camera and Level 2 ADAS.